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Salem, Oregon, will be the newest Ironman host as the race organizer has announced the launch of Ironman 70.3 Oregon for July 21, 2021. The race, the first to be held in Oregon, will be held in conjunction with Travel Salem and Sport Oregon under a deal that goes for three years. “We feel that […]
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USA Triathlon intends to increase its collaborative push to grow the sport in 2021, vowing to increase its presence among multiple sports to get more people interested in participating. During a state of the industry report at the national governing body’s Endurance Exchange virtual conference, USAT CEO Rocky Harris said while triathlon saw 7 percent […]
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The Ironman Group will add a second 2021 race in Muncie, Indiana, announcing the debut of the full-distance Ironman Indiana triathlon to be staged October 2. The event will be a one-time race held in conjunction with the long-standing Ironman 70.3 Muncie. The announcement comes following the sellout of all 12 full-distance Ironman triathlons across […]
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The Ironman Group has announced that Frankfort, Michigan, will serve as a multiyear host for the Ironman 70.3 Michigan triathlon, relocating from Traverse City. In addition, the company announced that its race in Augusta, Georgia—one of many that were canceled in 2020—would return through 2025. The Ironman 70.3 Michigan triathlon will be staged on September […]
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USA Triathlon, Spartan, Tough Mudder, Ironman, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, Running USA and USA Cycling have formed the Endurance Sports Coalition, bringing together organizers of more than 50,000 events annually to work on securing relief and support for operators of endurance events and supporting industries from Congress and Capitol Hill lawmakers. The Endurance Sports […]
Continue ReadingThe Wanda Sports Group has sold the Ironman Group, which includes the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 triathlon, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and Epic Series of mountain biking races, to Advance Publications. What in 1978 was one race in Hawaii, the Ironman Group now has more than 235 events in over 50 countries. As part […]
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With actual races off for the time being, Ironman has announced a new Ironman Virtual Racing Series, including the Ironman VR Pro Challenge. The event will debut on April 4 through the Ironman Now Page on Facebook Watch. The VR series will be offered through a web-based platform that will allow athletes to train and […]
Continue ReadingSacramento, California, will be the latest new Ironman as the racing series and Visit Sacramento announced a full-distance Ironman to be held October 24, 2021. “We are thrilled to be continuing our relationship with the state of California by bringing a full-distance Ironman triathlon to Sacramento next year,” said Dave Christen, regional director for the […]
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has announced a new event in Clearwater, Florida, the first time in seven years that the series will hold an event in the state. The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Clearwater Half Marathon will be staged October 24–25, 2020. “We are thrilled to bring the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series […]
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From Olympic-caliber softball and pro-am volleyball tournaments to IRONMAN North Carolina and tennis tournaments, Wilmington and Island Beaches has hosted many diverse events filled with good times and record-breaking participation. Our welcoming year-round weather, breathtaking beaches and bustling riverfront are fan favorites. Top reasons to host your sports event in Wilmington Many groups max out […]
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Andrew Weir, a member of the leadership team at Destination Toronto for the past 18 years, has been named the organization’s new president and chief executive officer effective May 1.
Lansing, Michigan, will host the 2026 and 2027 @NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Bowling Championships, the collegiate organization has announced.
Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis and Los Angeles will host events on May 15 with @USASwimming as part of International Water Safety Day, including in-water lessons and out-of-water education.
Santiago, Chile, will host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in the organization’s 55-year history that @sowg_ will take place in the Southern Hemisphere.
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